Today I would like to share Psalm 15 from the Passion Version of the Bible. I discovered this translation a couple of months ago and I really enjoy reading it.
Lord, who dares to dwell with you? Who presumes the privilege of being close to you, living next to you in your shining place of glory? Who are those who daily dwell in the life of the Holy Spirit? They are passionate and wholehearted, always sincere and always speaking the truth — for their hearts are trustworthy. They refuse to slander or insult others; they’ll never listen to gossip or rumors, nor would they ever harm another with their words. They will speak out passionately against evil and evil workers while commending the faithful ones who follow after truth. They make firm commitments and follow through, even at great cost. They never crush others with exploitation or abuse and they would never be bought with a bribe against the innocent. They will never be shaken; they will stand firm forever.
That right there is how I want to be – 100% sold out, living my life to the fullest, speaking passionately, committed to truth, standing firm. I don’t think this passage needs much commentary. It really stands all on its own. May the words of this Psalm spur us on to live our lives dwelling daily in the presence of the Lord.